• Faculty and student

    Faculty led clinics

    Our expert faculty guide you from the classroom to the clinic.

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  • Students in clinic

    National exposure

    Our level II fieldwork opportunities can take you across the country.

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  • Simulated patient in lab

    Hands on learning

    Gain brand clinical experience in areas like hand therapy, mental health and gerontology.

    Points of pride

  • Student and client

    Holistic admissions

    Your life experience matters in our admissions process

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The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program launched in summer 2020 (replacing our highly-respected master's degree program) to better serve the needs of our students as the profession continues to move forward, meeting the health care needs of the future. Our top-tier faculty and unmatched clinical experiences offer excellent preparation for your career after graduation.

For undergrads, WMU's Healthcare Services and Sciences program offers a concentration in OT Preparation. That concentration would prepare you to apply to our ODT program or graduate OT programs at other institutions.

The Department of Occupational Therapy was the first non-teacher education program at Western Michigan University and will celebrate its 100 year anniversary in 2022.

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Calls to action

  • OTD

    The best preparation for a rewarding career

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  • Fieldwork

    Internship opportunities around the stat, across the nation

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  • Capstone

    In-depth exposure to a concentrated area of study

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  • Apply

    When you're ready to take the fist step

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Interprofessional Projects

I-PEER 

The Interprofessional Peer Education and Evidence for Recovery program provides training in behavioral health best practices for social work and occupational therapy students completing their fieldwork. Students placed in a qualifying site are eligible for a $10,000 stipend.

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MY-PROUD 

The Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery from Opioid Use Disorders program provides training in treatment approaches for children and youths at risk of experiencing opioid or other substance use disorders. Students placed in a qualifying site are eligible for a $10,000 stipend.

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Accreditation

Accreditation Information

Accreditation of OT programs is granted by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Our master's degree program is accredited by ACOTE, and our entry-level doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by ACOTE. Click here for complete accreditation information.

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